Insurgent Mexico (1914)

Offering a vivid firsthand account of the Mexican Revolution, John Reed's work captures the political and social upheaval from 1910 to 1920. The book is structured in three parts, detailing the overthrow of President Porfirio Diaz, the struggles of Francisco Madero against his rivals, and the eventual rise of Venustiano Carranza. Reed's immersive narrative includes interviews with key figures like Emiliano Zapata, providing insight into the conflict's impact on ordinary Mexicans. This classic piece of journalism remains a significant historical record of the era.